16-Year-Old Arrested, Accused of Shooting Uncle in Riverton Front Yard

16-year-old arrested, accused of shooting uncle in Riverton front yard

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody Wednesday evening after police say he shot his uncle three times during an argument in Riverton.

16-year-old boy in custody after allegedly shooting uncle outside Riverton home

RIVERTON, Utah. June 5, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A 16-year-old boy is in police custody after allegedly shooting his 35-year-old uncle multiple times Wednesday outside a home in Riverton. Josh Lee, public information officer for Riverton, told Gephardt Daily that officers were dispatched to the shooting near 1300 Homestead Lane around 6:30 p.m., after the teen and his uncle “had a verbal argument and took it out to the front yard.” The juvenile …

16-year-old arrested for allegedly shooting uncle during argument

RIVERTON, Utah A teenager is in police custody after allegedly shooting his uncle during an argument in Riverton.Riverton Police said the shooting occurred near 13400 S. Homestead Lane around 6:30 p.m. The 16-year-old suspect and the 35-year-old victim were arguing in the front yard when the teen pulled out a handgun and shot the uncle three times.The uncle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Officials said the teen fled…

16-year-old in critical condition after reported shooting in Blackman Township

Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Blackman Township early Wednesday morning that left a 16-year-old boy in critical condition.Blackman Township Police say around 1:30 a.m., they were sent to the 100 block of Peacock Walk in Blackman Township for reports of a shooting.Upon arrival, police say they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head.Police say life-saving efforts were conducted on the scene before the boy…